Mayor Ken Boshcoff Retires
Mayor Ken Boshcoff Retires by Scott A. Sumner Mayor Ken Boshcoff is retiring after almost 50 years in public service! I asked Ken some questions recently. You were born and raised in Thunder Bay Ken? “ I was born in Fort William and lived on West Frederica Street, Westfort. I grew up with a view of Mt McKay in all it's glory and all it's seasons.” “ My father worked for CP Rail but he died when I was seven. My mother worked as a janitoress to make ends meet. My brother, Ed, went ... Read More

Temporary Shelter Village Open
Temporary Shelter Village Now Operational The Temporary Shelter Village at 879 Alloy Place is now open and operational. The Temporary Shelter Village is one component of the City's 10-Part Enhanced Encampment Response Action Plan. The site provides temporary indoor accommodations for individuals experiencing homelessness and supports access to services and housing pathways. The site includes individual sleeping units, shared amenities, and supports designed to help its residents access housing and ... Read More

Inaugural Snow Snow Expo!
Inaugural Snow Snow Expo! by Scott A. Sumner I enjoyed attending the inaugural Snow Show Expo produced by Andrew Kondor at the CLE grounds mid October. Our firm did five strictly snowmobile shows many years ago at the same site and it brought back many nice memories. “ This is the inaugural Snow Show Expo event where we are bringing together the latest and greatest of gear and tech by Thunder Bay's best retailers that sell winter, either recreation or sports products. We have everything from ... Read More